CPU SPEEDS?

[dkp1988]

I have the i7 5820k and the rampage v extreme along with the lpx vengence 2666 mhz ram, but in the bios my cpu speed says 2900 but when I look @ cpu z the core speed is running @ 1201.87 mhz and I've also seen it jump to 2000 at times, is this normal or is something wrong with my cpu?

[DrM]

the cpu automatically lowers it clock when not needed to save power. run a stress test and oyur clocks will be a stable 2900

[dkp1988]

if its 3.3 ghz stock and 3.6 turbo why doesnt it say 3300 instead of 2900?

[WellHello]

4 hours ago, dkp1988 said:

if its 3.3 ghz stock and 3.6 turbo why doesnt it say 3300 instead of 2900?

Readings might be wrong. As stated above , you should stress test it and see if it stays at 3600. If it does not even reach 3300 , it might be a terrible overclocker , even underclocking to be stable , so you could send it back. Also , try oc ing it yourself , and post a cpu z pic and a bios pic.

[KettyKoala]

Make sure you have intel turbo boost on in your bios, then run a stress test and check your frequency